Fashion Trends Rocks and Rolls - Return of Denim Jackets

The Denim Jackets are here once again. It’s after a shatter from the leather jackets in trend preceding season that Denims come back in style. But this time 80’s fashion is going to come back live in a more stylized way. Earlier where Denim Jackets were worn out in a more formal look, with jeans and fitted skirts for women.

Today Denim jackets goes more casual. Put on your jacket with rolled up sleeves for more funky look, you can even unit it with a plain loose dress, shorts or wear it in shirt style. Torn effect is in vogue with a lot of washes on the jackets. Today even shrugs/ short coats / jeans are coming in denim, with a lot of light prints over them. They look so cute and nice.

We should `lso be grateful for the designers for playing a vital role in booming the Denim industry. Where Denims were worn in slight cold weather earlier, today people are wearing it at any point of time, summer or winter does not make much difference. The material being used today is so superior that it does not make us feel hot. The prints over it and the styles available induce us to wear it. After all whatever we say jackets always give a stylish look, if clubbed properly as the whole attire.

Here are two images that shows the best use of Denim Jackets.

Ashley and Ben: July 16, 2011

As we take a small breather from our packed September schedule, we would like to celebrate Ashley Ninness and Ben Sanders, married July 16, 2011. This beautiful summer wedding at the Contemporary Art Center in Virginia Beach was photographed by Eleise Theuer Photography. Other amazing vendors included Catering Concepts, Botanique, Digital Dreammakers, Live Love Paper!, and Carrie's Cakes. We hope you enjoy Ashley and Ben's wedding as much as we all did!

Is your wedding next? We would love to be there for you.

Love,

The Emily Weddings Team

A "Something Blue" Hue

Traditionally, wedding gowns are found in various shades of white, ivory, and creams. It symbolizes purity and brides have long followed this tradition. Some brides, however, have taken a more unique or expressive approach in regards to the color of their gown. Whether it's simply a pop of color on a white dress or the dress itself is a color other than white, brides are taking the leap and straying from the norm to truly make their wedding gowns a statement on the big day.




Alfred Angelo has made the transition from traditional white dresses to more modern, color infused dresses desirable for some brides. With options to color coordinate in style and color between bridesmaid and flower girl dresses, incorporating your wedding's color scheme into the attire has never been easier.
















Even the most simplistic of gowns can be transformed into a gorgeous and elegant eye-catcher with the addition of a colored bow.

Recently, we've seen a new trend in bridal gowns that doesn't just feature a pop of color...the entire dress is a different color! How could we forget celebrity Gwen Stefani in her gorgeous pink gown! She truly set the tone for colored wedding dresses and took tradition by the horns.

 

Now, we're seeing not pink dresses, but blue dresses! What a way to fulfill your something blue! These blue hues are making a statement in the bridal fashion industry.

 

**What do you think of a blue wedding gown? Would you sport the blue hue on your wedding day?

Love,

The Emily Weddings Team

Photo Credits:

1. Alfred Angelo

2. Social Pop
3. Creative Theme Wedding.com
4. Shibawi.com

SEVEN DIALS, COVENT GARDEN CELEBRATES VOGUE FASHION’S NIGHT OUT

5-10pm, Thursday 8^th September

For the first time ever, Seven Dials and the Covent Garden area including The Piazza, Market Building and St Martin’s Courtyard will take part in Vogue Fashion’s Night Out on September 8^th making this year’s event the largest it has ever been.

For Vogue Fashion Night Out, Seven Dials will be transformed into a fashion extravaganza with in-store treats including DJs, complimentary food and drinks, style advisors, makeovers, exclusive products, gifts with purchase, prize draws and over 30 participating stores. During this must-not-miss fashion evening, visit Seven Dials for:

· A Sexy window performance from The Box Club, 8pm, at Coco De Mer plus champagne, advice from staff about how to wear the latest fetish trends this season and a free gift with purchase.

· A meet with Tatty Devine designers Rosie Wolfenden and Harriet Vine plus be first to own their new Tiger Brooch and Tiger silk scarf designed exclusively for Tatty by Cleo Ferin Mercury (ex-Alexander McQueen).

· Poste Mistress’ 10^th birthday tea-party including tea-cup cocktails, cupcakes and 20% off.

· Kopapa’s special menu of pan fried scallop with chilli sauce & creme fraiche and a glass of Taittinger champagne for just £12.95.

· A limited edition piece from the Spirit Of Fashion collection - an exclusive capsule range designed by award-winning emerging designers Carolyn Massey, Matthew Miller and Rachael Barratt, new to 4 Monmouth Street.

· Kiehl’s’ Vogue Fashion’s Night Out Survival Set plus personalised consultations, cocktails and nibbles.

· Free gift with every purchase over £75 worth £20 at Firetrap.

· Complimentary bareMinerals make-unders, Bare Bellinis and an ‘In Fashion’ patent black make-up bag gift for all purchasers at Bare Escentuals.

· A free goody bag with purchase including shopper bag and printed scarf at Orion London.

· Mimco’s lucky golden ticket search for a £500 shopping spree, plus fabulous fizz, sweet treats and an exclusive pamper hamper for purchasers.

· Screen Face’s vintage Vogue covers make-up demos.

· N2’s<.b> new season launch and limited edition items over complimentary drinks, DJ set and take home goodie bag.

· In-store competition to win ‘A Superga For All Seasons’ at their recently new store on Neal Street.

· Receive 15% off, sample the NEW Beauty Sleep Concentrate, sip complimentary Beautiful Skin Tea and indulge in free mini-massages at Neal’s Yard Remedies original store.

· A model show of Sassoon’s new Salon Collection including a Pimms reception, complimentary consultations & fringe trims, gifts and giveaways.

· Footwear giveaways and complimentary drinks at Superdry.

Elsewhere in Covent Garden, St Martin’s Courtyard will host a pop-up bar serving complimentary cocktails, Duo will be serving fizz and fabulousness over smooth tunes played on the baby grand and don’t miss champagne and cupcakes in store at Jaeger London. In and around the Covent Garden Piazza and Market Building you can enjoy pampering in Betsey Johnson, an exhibition from renowned photographer Martin Parr at Agnes B and join surprise musical guests at Burberry Brit. Plus Canteen will launch their new pop-up restaurant with celebrity DJs taking to the decks.

Alexandra Shulman, Editor of British VOGUE, comments, “I’m delighted that Covent Garden is going to participate in Fashion’s Night Out. The event, which celebrates fashion and retail, is perfectly suited to the lively atmosphere of the area. It’s very exciting to have some new stores joining in.”

Further events and more participating retailers will be announced in the lead up to Vogue Fashion’s Night Out on September 8^th. Please visit www.fashions-night-out.vogue.co.uk for more details.

Farewell Priscilla

Priscilla of Boston, the high-end bridal boutique that got its start on Newbury Street in 1945 and shot to prominence after making Grace Kelly’s wedding gown, is closing.

Its parent company, David’s Bridal, announced yesterday that it will shutter the store’s 19 national locations, including its store on Boylston Street, on Dec. 31. A corporate office in Charlestown will also be closed.

A David’s Bridal spokesman said the stores are being shut so the company can invest more resources into its 307 David’s Bridal stores.

“At the end of the day, the decision is really based on looking at our resources and capital investments and looking to invest in Priscilla’s sister division, David’s Bridal,’’ said Brian Beitler, chief marketing officer for David’s Bridal.

Priscilla employs 61 people in Massachusetts - 21 in the store and 40 in the corporate office. Priscilla employees could apply for jobs at David’s Bridal, Beitler said, but there is no guarantee, and those jobs are scarce.

Orders for dresses will be fulfilled as promised, according to a Q&A posted on Priscilla’s website. Anyone whose dress is scheduled to be delivered after Dec. 31 should call the store to make arrangements.

Although Beitler would not say that the economy was a factor in the closing, bridal specialists and analysts say the business of weddings has changed in recent years, with many brides scaling back their budgets.

“They’re probably closing because they failed to realize how the market has shifted and changed,’’ said Shane McMurray, CEO and founder of The Wedding Report, a website that follows wedding trends. “Several of the big designers have already created lower price lines in different markets so they can penetrate down into new markets. That’s really what you have to do.’’

Priscilla is seen as the posh older sister to the less expensive David’s Bridal. The prhciest dress at David’s retails for $1,400, while the most expensive dress at Priscilla costs $10,000. A study by the websites The Knot and the Wedding Channel found that the national average that brides spend on their dresses has changed little between 2008 and 2010 - just over $1,000, a number more in line with David’s price point.

Others say the company lost its vision after multiple sales and acquisitions. Federated Department Stores bought Priscilla in 2002, then sold it to David’s Bridal in 2007.

“You really need to have someone to steer the direction,’’ said Rachel Leonard, fashion director of Brides Magazine. “I’m surprised to hear it, but I think that’s what happens when a company becomes more corporate.’’

The closing of Priscilla marks the end of an important chapter of Boston fashion history.

Priscilla of Boston started after Priscilla Kidder graduated from the New England School of Design. She opened her shop on Newbury Street and quickly rose to become an internationally recognized expert.

“She really changed the way that people look at the wedding industry,’’ said Salwa Khoory, co-owner of L’Elite on Newbury Street. “She was Vera Wang before there was Vera Wang. The closest comparison I could make now is Oscar de la Renta. That’s how respected her work was.’’

Kidder cemented her reputation when she designed the 1956 wedding of Grace Kelly to Monaco‘s Prince Rainier. She went on to design dresses for presidential daughters Luci Baines Johnson, and Julie and Tricia Nixon. She died in 2003 at 86.

But that rich history may have come back to hurt the company. Party planner Bryan Rafanelli said that as Wang and other superstar fashion designers rose to fame, Priscilla came to be seen as stuffy and old fashioned.

“When I first started 15 years ago, pretty much every one of the brides at least considered a Priscilla dress,’’ he said. “Now it’s much more rare. I think a lot of people, including myself, put Priscilla in a box. Some people didn’t see it as cutting edge.’’

Yolanda Cellucci, a former wedding dress magnate who closed her Waltham salon two years ago, was surprised at the news of the closing because of the tremendous growth of the company over the years. But she has also noticed that brides are spending far less than they did before the economic downturn.

“I used to carry Bob Mackie wedding dresses that cost up to $25,000,’’ Cellucci said. “We had a baby grand piano in the foyer with a pianist. There were models, and we served champagne. People don’t have time for that anymore. Everyone is rushing.’’

We'll miss you Priscilla of Boston. Cheers to your many years of beautiful gowns.

Love,

The Emily Weddings Team

Article by Christopher Muther for the Boston Globe

Photo by Priscilla of Boston